Peyton Wins Third MVP Award

Peyton Manning was named the NFL’s Most Valuable Player today in a landslide, becoming just the second player to win the honor three times, the Indianapolis Star reports. “I really feel like it’s a team award with what our team went through this year,” said the Colts quarterback, whose two knee surgeries sidelined him during the preseason.

The Colts started the season at 3-4 but have clinched a seventh consecutive playoff berth after a nine-game winning streak. “I’m honored because of the numerous other worthy candidates,” said Manning, who received 32 votes from a panel of 50 sportswriters and broadcasters. Miami QB Chad Pennington and Atlanta RB Michael Turner tied for second with 4 votes each.
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